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  • What is your most useful Linux app which others might not know about (please don't just give the name but a link and why it is good for you) ?

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  • Gnome has an extension called GSConnect which is their re-implementation of KDE Connect. I have in my tablet and phone, and it's flawless.

    But don't change yet, give me until the weekend, I'll spin Fedora with KDE in my laptop, and come back with my experience with FlameShot.

    No need to change if that's what you like and it ends up working.

    Flameshot does require some tweaking to work anyway, so I'll need check if it's the same in KDE.

  • What is your most useful Linux app which others might not know about (please don't just give the name but a link and why it is good for you) ?

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  • I honestly haven't tried on KDE, but I can give it a shot this coming weekend and report back. I'm up for a distro hopping round anyway.

    But in Gnome, dual screens, it works like a charm, also on Wayland.

  • Must fight temptation to buy an overpriced raspberry pi

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  • Yeah, but this is about self hosting and it's costs, so the comparison is relevant.

  • What is your most useful Linux app which others might not know about (please don't just give the name but a link and why it is good for you) ?

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  • FlameShot. In my opinion, the best and most versatile screen capture app for Linux distros, especially if you use Gnome as your DE.

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  • If you're referring to the com.android.adservices.api module, in the GrapheneOS discussion forums they clarify this: "This is an open source component of the Android Open Source Project providing an implementation of alternatives to tracking users for targeted advertising. It isn't enabled by default, doesn't use any Google services and is not a privacy issue in any way."

    They also mention that: "GrapheneOS isn't going to enable these features since we don't have any reason to enable targeted advertising."

    We all would love to be able to reset this, but we can't, plus it appears to be irrelevant to our privacy as long as we don't install Google Play Store and Google Play Services (which I have chosen to NOT install).

    We can't reset of disable it because, and I quote: "However, the systems it provides are much better than the approaches preceding them based on identifiers. Google Play provides an optional advertising ID which can be regenerated or disabled but most other SDKs don't provide similar controls.", so it seems that, because I don't have the optional advertising ID that Google Play provides, I can't, nor do I need to, reset or delete the ID.

    This is the link to that discussion: https://discuss.grapheneos.org/d/2156-why-theres-a-package-named-android-adservices-installed-out-of-the-box/10

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  • I get it, but GrapheneOS is meant to "disallow" those things precisely because they invade our privacy.

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  • Genuinely curious here, I but what restrictions?

  • What would make you change distro?

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  • All I need is a sudden jolt of "I need to test other distros", distro hop for a day or 2,and then end up back in my distro of choice. This happens every couple of months give or take.

  • Do you actually audit open source projects you download?

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  • No

  • WiFi issue with iMac

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  • I wanted to offer some friendly corrections and context on a few points:

    1. Google using Ubuntu on MacBooks  While there have been rumors and isolated internal reports over the years of various corporate users trying out different Linux setups on Mac hardware, there's no verified evidence that Google officially used Ubuntu on MacBooks as a standard environment. Google’s internal usage tends to be quite varied and often kept under wraps, so the claim might be more anecdotal than fact-based.
    2. Canonical and Ubuntu's direction  You mentioned that "not everyone likes what Canonical is doing anymore." While Canonical’s moves (like the snap ecosystem and various design choices) have sparked debates, many users still appreciate Ubuntu’s focus on ease of use, hardware compatibility, and community support. It’s all about personal preference and the tradeoffs between innovation and long-term support.
    3. Fedora's complexity and documentation  Saying Fedora is "weirdly more complex" might be an oversimplification. Fedora often targets users who appreciate the latest upstream software and development practices, which can feel more hands-on. Its documentation is actually quite robust and maintained by a passionate community—even if the style and depth might differ from Ubuntu’s more streamlined guides. It comes down to what learning experience you value more.
    4. Arch Linux and its learning curve  Your take on Arch is fair: its wiki is indeed one of the best resources out there, which is why many users swear by it as a learning tool. However, while it's true that Arch offers a very pure, “vanilla” GNOME (or any desktop environment you set up) experience—similar in spirit to what Fedora might provide—it's also worth noting that Arch’s philosophy means it won’t hold your hand. For newcomers, that means more risk of "breaking things," but also an invaluable hands-on learning curve for those willing to dive in.
    5. Starting with Ubuntu for hardware compatibility  The suggestion to use Ubuntu to test hardware support is a practical one. Since Ubuntu has a broad driver base and a large user community, it's often a good first check for MacBook (and other hardware) compatibility. However, sometimes even if Ubuntu exhibits some quirks, other distros might work just as well or even better depending on the kernel versions, desktop customizations, or community-contributed fixes. A USB Wi-Fi adapter can indeed be a good temporary workaround for connectivity issues if they arise.

    In summary, each Linux distribution has its own strengths and challenges. It really boils down to your priorities—whether it’s stability, a polished user experience, cutting-edge software, or a chance to learn more about the inner workings of a system. All these distros contribute to the vibrant, diverse Linux ecosystem, and exploring them is part of the fun!

    Hope this helps provide a clearer picture, and just enjoy tinkering with Linux!

  • Amazon Fire Sticks enable “billions of dollars” worth of streaming piracy

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  • I do the exact same thing in my Chromecast w/GTV (yes, and also a firestick 4K).

    These are android devices, and that's how android works and competes with Crapple (full disclosure, I also hate Google).

  • Plex now want to SELL your personal data

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  • He's probably referring to just Chromecast without the Google TV module. Jellyfin works great for me as well on the Chromecast w/GTV

  • What is your breaking point?

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  • This is just the most recent example on how fucking so-called "investors" (who are no more than glorified and rich leaches) completely enshitify something that was lived by its users and clients.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BD-rLIz9XUo

    This goes to show that most people will just adapt to ever-more-expensive shit services and products instead of fighting against them at the cost of some convenience.

  • ISPs seem designed to funnel people to capitalist cloud services

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  • Didn't dig in too far into the options, but those prices are crazy low. Thanks for pointing us there.

  • Want switch to linux

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  • Absolutely. Maybe I'm a bit biased. I can't stick to anything immutable (other than my Steam Deck, and believe me, I've tried many times), and always come back to distros I can have absolute control over.

    However, I have all my employees running Silverblue (mostly because none of them even know what CLI means 🤣).

  • End of 10 — Windows 10 is reaching the end of its support. Time to make the switch to Linux.

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  • Your logic is spot on, and it does apply to most power users, but not to all.

    Everyone has a different use case and experience, I think we speak based on our own experiences.

  • What do you all think about piracy?

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  • I like you. Your brain works in the right frequencies.

  • End of 10 — Windows 10 is reaching the end of its support. Time to make the switch to Linux.

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  • There is web support, but it lacks most actually useful functions. Libreoffice is great, but is not 1:1 compatible with excel. Then there's Onlyoffice, which is very compatible, but also lacks many functions.

    Bottom line is, if you're an excel power user, you'll need to learn Libreoffice Calc, or you're out of luck. If not, Onlyoffice should suffice.

  • Want switch to linux

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  • Chances are that, if you do break something, it'll be on the Windows side.

    Bazzite is very solid for new users as it's very convoluted to access and modify anything system related.

    Having said that, if you have any intention to learn how to use Linux distros, and eventually remove Microsoft from your life, immutable distros like Bazzite will limit you dramatically, so I suggest you start with a regular "mutable" distro. Now, if your intention is just to have something that works, scape Windows every now and then, and come back to Windows, it's hard to beat an immutable distro.